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Status : Active
Standard Type : Main
Document No : ISO 18310-2:2021
Document Year : 2021
Pages : 12
Edition : 1
Section Volume : Radiological protection (ISO/TC 85/SC 2.)
This document addresses the measurement methods, procedures and uncertainty estimation for the measurement, using a personal dosimeter, of the effective dose to the caregiver in the vicinity of the patient treated with radioiodine to ablate the thyroid.
The general requirements for the patient and caregiver and a guidance (see Annex A) for designated expert on instructing caregivers of discharged patients is considered to effectively measure the effective dose to the caregiver in the vicinity of the patient.